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Doctors Dubious Over Niacin's Heart Health Benefits
Heart disease is the number one cause of death among men and women in the U.S. According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 600,000 Americans die from heart-related disease and illness each year. In other words, 1 out of 6 deaths are attributed to heart problems.Doctors stress the importance of a balanced diet and regular exercise for individuals who are at risk for heart disease. Up until now, it was also believed that taking a niacin (vitamin B3) supplement
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Jul 21st 2014
Tomato Supplements May Protect Against Heart Disease
Even with all of the recent advancements in health and medicine, heart disease remains the number one cause of death in both men and women. The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that approximately 600,000 people in the U.S. die from heart disease each year. A recent study, however, has found a link between the tomato pill supplements (yes, there are tomato supplements) and lower rates of cardiovascular disease.Researchers at Cambridge University performed a small trial inv
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Jun 12th 2014